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How to Use a Motorcycle Horn Properly

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Many motorcycle horns aren't exactly the best attention-grabbers, but they are
better than nothing. The clues listed below can help you use your horn to its maximum potential for insuring your safety and the safety of others.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Keep your thumb near your horn button and be ready to use it whenever you're passing another vehicle.

  2. Step 2

    Give it a quick beep before passing anyone who looks like they might move into your lane.

  3. Step 3

    Honk at drivers who move into your lane beside you after they've passed another car or switched lanes. Motorcyclists must always assume they're ivisible. Announce your presence when you're approaching a parked car with someone in the driver's seat.

  4. Step 4

    Toot your horn for pedestrians or cyclists in the roadway ahead of you.

  5. Step 5

    Press the horn loud and long in critical situations and be ready to stop or swerve away from danger.

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't be afraid to blast your horn if you have any doubts about what others might do.
  • Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
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xradarx said

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on 11/4/2008 lol My dad's BMW touring bike had the horn of a big-rig truck, it was so loud!
I use my throttle to get people out of my while splitting lanes, that works too!

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